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CA51 BOB

2010 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,384 mi
Last recorded63,384 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C586,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 BOB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 63,384 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 63,231 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 57,381 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 54,951 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 48,872 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 48,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 48,095 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn cv joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 44,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 41,075 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 41,075 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 38,275 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 35,969 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 29,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 24,195 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 20,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm to 3.5mm. also cracking in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 17,475 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 13,757 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 13,757 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 10,366 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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CA51 BOB is a 2010 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 86,377 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA51 BOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 16 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CA51 BOB is a 2010 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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